I long to give you rest for your soul and peace in your heart. I know sometimes it looks like life has no peace to offer-just one problem after another. It's true that the world is filled with hatred, envy, pain, loss, and every sort of evil, so please don't be looking for peace in people or attempting to position yourself where there are no problems. The kind of peace the world tries to offer is built on false hope and man-made idols that will eventually crumble. The peace I give you will transcend any trial or tribulation that comes against you because it's supernatural. So position yourself completely in My care, and let go of all those things you cannot control. Then you will find true peace. In the middle of the chaos and confusion, I will always be your safe place-a place of peace. I'm asking you, My Princess, to share with others the peace I give freely to you.
Love,
Your King and your Perfect Peace
"Peace I leave you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
Exert from "His Princess: Love Letters from Your King" by Sheri Rose Shepherd
Friday, November 30, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
My Princess...Seek After Me
"The one thing I ask of the Lord- the thing I seek most - is to live in the house of the Lord" Psalm 27:4
I will wait for you as long as it takes. There is nothing that pleases Me more than when you, My princess, seek after Me. Like a lonely traveler seeking shelter from a storm, come to Me. Take comfort in my roof. Find security within My walls. Let Me be your hiding place. That is what I created you for. You were never meant to wander the cold, lonely streets of life alone. So seek Me in the morning, and seek Me throughout the day and into the evening. Pursue Me with all your heart. When you do, you will find more than shelter. You will find a place to lay down your burdens and rest. You will also discover that I have been pursuing you all along.
Love,
Your King and your Shelter
Exert from "His Princess: Love Letters from Your King" by Sheri Rose Shepherd
I will wait for you as long as it takes. There is nothing that pleases Me more than when you, My princess, seek after Me. Like a lonely traveler seeking shelter from a storm, come to Me. Take comfort in my roof. Find security within My walls. Let Me be your hiding place. That is what I created you for. You were never meant to wander the cold, lonely streets of life alone. So seek Me in the morning, and seek Me throughout the day and into the evening. Pursue Me with all your heart. When you do, you will find more than shelter. You will find a place to lay down your burdens and rest. You will also discover that I have been pursuing you all along.
Love,
Your King and your Shelter
Exert from "His Princess: Love Letters from Your King" by Sheri Rose Shepherd
Monday, November 26, 2007
Be Still
"Be Still and know that I am God" Psalms 46:10a
When was the last time you were still during the holiday season? It's interesting that the Thanksgiving Holiday is purposefully to give thanks for our blessings. Christmas is to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Our society doesn't seem to find quiet time during this time of year because we are rushed with activities. The remainder of this verse says "I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth". As you move into this hectic season, remember that God must be a vital part of of the activity and we are called to exalt Him.
--Pat
Pat Rohach, Director, WISC
http://womenministryleaders.blogspot.com
w.i.s.c@earthlink.net
When was the last time you were still during the holiday season? It's interesting that the Thanksgiving Holiday is purposefully to give thanks for our blessings. Christmas is to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Our society doesn't seem to find quiet time during this time of year because we are rushed with activities. The remainder of this verse says "I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth". As you move into this hectic season, remember that God must be a vital part of of the activity and we are called to exalt Him.
--Pat
Pat Rohach, Director, WISC
http://womenministryleaders.blogspot.com
w.i.s.c@earthlink.net
Thursday, November 15, 2007
His Creation
Submitted by: Sandra Harris Frey
I’ve talked much about walking with God and what we all have in store as we journey down the path of life. We must take one step at a time with him, listening intently and obeying his word.
It can be a hard journey in today’s world. Distractions seem to be at every corner. Land line telephone calls, cell phone calls, endless e-mails to write and answer, mountains of correspondence to plow through and we haven’t even begun to cross off anything on our daily list of “things to do” at home!
Sometimes those details distract us from enjoying the true beauty of each day. For me, it is nature and the beauty of the universe that calms my restless heart and revitalizes my soul. The Lord gives us the gift of such beauty every single day. The autumn colors of the mountains, the sun rising over the ocean, the first blossoms of the spring, the first snowfall of the winter. We can even find the beauty of a rainy day if we have the right attitude.
The vastness of his creation is something that should be celebrated. No distractions. Just the beauty of his creation. Celebrate it!
Psalms 118:24
Rejoice! This is the day the Lord has made.
I’ve talked much about walking with God and what we all have in store as we journey down the path of life. We must take one step at a time with him, listening intently and obeying his word.
It can be a hard journey in today’s world. Distractions seem to be at every corner. Land line telephone calls, cell phone calls, endless e-mails to write and answer, mountains of correspondence to plow through and we haven’t even begun to cross off anything on our daily list of “things to do” at home!
Sometimes those details distract us from enjoying the true beauty of each day. For me, it is nature and the beauty of the universe that calms my restless heart and revitalizes my soul. The Lord gives us the gift of such beauty every single day. The autumn colors of the mountains, the sun rising over the ocean, the first blossoms of the spring, the first snowfall of the winter. We can even find the beauty of a rainy day if we have the right attitude.
The vastness of his creation is something that should be celebrated. No distractions. Just the beauty of his creation. Celebrate it!
Psalms 118:24
Rejoice! This is the day the Lord has made.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Where Are Your Treasures?
Treasure! Just the sound of the word can be delightful. To the world, it conjures up images of buried pirate’s chest bursting with gold, silver, jewels, money, or other worldly desirables. People in our culture pursue these and other so-called treasures in order to gain the “good life”. However, once we have attained our lives are more lonely and empty than before. The treasures we accumulate are never enough because they cannot satisfy the genuine desire for purpose that inhabits the souls of all humanity. This dissatisfaction causes us to accumulate more and more of these meaningless treasures.
Still others desire treasures of fame, power, respect, knowledge, control, or prestige. We want to be recognized and listened to by influential people. We covet the admiration and envy of others. These vain pursuits also leave us feeling empty, restless, and striving for more.
When we accept Christ and become God’s child, our perception of treasure is eternally transformed. God’s Word reveals what our genuine treasures are and where we can find and accumulate the gifts He has for His children.
“Now we have this treasure in clay jars, so that this extraordinary power may be from God and not from us.” (2 Corinthians 4:7 HCSB)
Paul reveals to us that one treasure we receive is the Spirit of God dwelling in us to enable God’s power to be evident to the world around us. Without this treasure, we can do nothing. With this treasure, we can do all things God asks us to do. As Christians, we all possess this treasure; therefore, our actions should bear witness to the power of God’s Spirit. Too often, however, we do not allow the Holy Spirit to control our thoughts or actions. We allow the enemy, Satan, to use our insecurities and doubts to manipulate us so that we are ineffective witnesses and workers. We must tap into this precious treasure and display God’s power and majesty to a seeking world. Only then will we find true fulfillment and joy in life.
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Luke 12:34 HCSB)
As we allow the power of God’s Spirit to work in and through us, we lay up treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:20). The temporary treasures of the world no longer interest or entice us. When our treasures are in heaven, life is as God purposed it to be when He created us. We have the benefit of sweet fellowship with Him, the peace that passes understanding, and an abundance of joy flowing through our souls. We enjoy the earthly blessings God gives to us but they do not consume us. Our heavenly Father is lovingly caring for our treasures and we will receive them when we enter into His presence in our eternal home.
Where are you treasures? Please lay them in God’s secure and loving hands.
© 2007 by Ginny Holcombe. All rights reserved.
Still others desire treasures of fame, power, respect, knowledge, control, or prestige. We want to be recognized and listened to by influential people. We covet the admiration and envy of others. These vain pursuits also leave us feeling empty, restless, and striving for more.
When we accept Christ and become God’s child, our perception of treasure is eternally transformed. God’s Word reveals what our genuine treasures are and where we can find and accumulate the gifts He has for His children.
Paul reveals to us that one treasure we receive is the Spirit of God dwelling in us to enable God’s power to be evident to the world around us. Without this treasure, we can do nothing. With this treasure, we can do all things God asks us to do. As Christians, we all possess this treasure; therefore, our actions should bear witness to the power of God’s Spirit. Too often, however, we do not allow the Holy Spirit to control our thoughts or actions. We allow the enemy, Satan, to use our insecurities and doubts to manipulate us so that we are ineffective witnesses and workers. We must tap into this precious treasure and display God’s power and majesty to a seeking world. Only then will we find true fulfillment and joy in life.
As we allow the power of God’s Spirit to work in and through us, we lay up treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:20). The temporary treasures of the world no longer interest or entice us. When our treasures are in heaven, life is as God purposed it to be when He created us. We have the benefit of sweet fellowship with Him, the peace that passes understanding, and an abundance of joy flowing through our souls. We enjoy the earthly blessings God gives to us but they do not consume us. Our heavenly Father is lovingly caring for our treasures and we will receive them when we enter into His presence in our eternal home.
Where are you treasures? Please lay them in God’s secure and loving hands.
© 2007 by Ginny Holcombe. All rights reserved.
Monday, November 12, 2007
My Princess...You have Beautiful Hands
"I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with My victorious right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Your hands are beautiful because they are blessed by Me. I want you to raise your hands to heaven and praise Me. Ask Me, and I will anoint your hands to heal those who are hurting and help those who are in need. I have given you those beautiful hands to touch others with My love, and when you use your hands to work for My Kingdom, I will bless all that you do. It is a privilege, My princess, to have the kind of power in your possession. I can do amazing things through you when you faithfully hold on to My promises. Be assured that while you are using your hands to help others, I, your King, will move My mighty hand in all areas of your life. So keep reaching out to the world, My love, and help them to know that I am real. Hold on to My hand, and know that I will never let you go.
Love,
Your King and the One who holds your hand
Exert from "His Princess: Love Letters from Your King" by Sheri Rose Shepherd
Your hands are beautiful because they are blessed by Me. I want you to raise your hands to heaven and praise Me. Ask Me, and I will anoint your hands to heal those who are hurting and help those who are in need. I have given you those beautiful hands to touch others with My love, and when you use your hands to work for My Kingdom, I will bless all that you do. It is a privilege, My princess, to have the kind of power in your possession. I can do amazing things through you when you faithfully hold on to My promises. Be assured that while you are using your hands to help others, I, your King, will move My mighty hand in all areas of your life. So keep reaching out to the world, My love, and help them to know that I am real. Hold on to My hand, and know that I will never let you go.
Love,
Your King and the One who holds your hand
Exert from "His Princess: Love Letters from Your King" by Sheri Rose Shepherd
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
One Step At A Time
Submitted by: Sandra Harris Frey
Last week, I talked about prayer and listening to what the Lord has in store for us. Prayer is extremely important for spiritual growth, but we must listen to his word and have the courage to move forward with his plan.
Moving forward. Are we fearful of moving forward? It is usually the fear of the unknown when our confidence may wan. It’s much easier to take the familiar path because we are such creatures of habit. However, venturing out on a new road gives us many more possibilities to reach others about God’s love.
Let’s all move forward one step at a time and fulfill God’s plan of sharing his love. It just takes one step to move forward. Do it today!
2 Thessalonians 3:5
May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.
Last week, I talked about prayer and listening to what the Lord has in store for us. Prayer is extremely important for spiritual growth, but we must listen to his word and have the courage to move forward with his plan.
Moving forward. Are we fearful of moving forward? It is usually the fear of the unknown when our confidence may wan. It’s much easier to take the familiar path because we are such creatures of habit. However, venturing out on a new road gives us many more possibilities to reach others about God’s love.
Let’s all move forward one step at a time and fulfill God’s plan of sharing his love. It just takes one step to move forward. Do it today!
2 Thessalonians 3:5
May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Spiritual Transformation
"Spiritual transformation is essential, not optional for Christ-followers. Spiritual transformation is a process, not an event. Spiritual transformation is God's work, but requires participation."
John Ortberg, author
John Ortberg, author
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